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About Adam
Biography
I represent clients in all State Courts in Kent, Sussex, and New Castle Counties in all misdemeanor and felony matters, including DUI, traffic violations, drug crimes, violent crimes, property crimes, sex crimes, firearms offenses, and violations of probation.
Personal. Professional. Experienced.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
19 years
Drug Crime
30%
DUI and DWI
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Delaware for 18 years
State: Delaware
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Adam Windett
(302) 744-9947
Fax
438 S. STATE STREET, Dover, DE, 19901-6724
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Posted by Nancy | April 08, 2019
Review of first experience
Mr Windett responded very quickly to my inquiry regarding a possible consultation. He offered a variety of appt times. This was my first impression of this attorney--and it was very favorable.
Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Dependable, Responsible and Resourceful Representation in Delaware
Attorney Adam Windett is excellent. I emailed him for advice about my case and he responded within 2 hours which is not something that many attorneys do. I emailed him late in the evening and did not expect a response until the next day but got it right away. His advice was extremely helpful. I highl...
Adam Windett's Lawyer Endorsements
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Andre Beauregard
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Melissa Hopkins
Family lawyer
Thomas Donovan
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Experience
Honors
2021
Recognized for Professional Involvement, Lawyer Legion
2020
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2019
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2017
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2015
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Hopkins & Windett, LLC
2012 - Present
Owner, Hopkins & Windett, LLC
2009 - 2010
Associate, Donovan & Hopkins, LLC
2008 - 2009
Associate, Charles E. Whitehurst, Jr., LLC
2005 - 2007
Law Clerk, Charles E. Whitehurst, Jr., LLC
2001 - 2005
Law Clerk, Whitehurst, Curley & Sunshine, PA
Associations
2016 - Present
Delaware Cannabis Advocacy NetworkDirector
2010 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
NAACP
Member
NORML Legal Committee
Lifetime Member
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
Member
2009 - 2015
Delaware State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Timothy Safford
Not guilty after trial by jury
State v. Skyler Huggins
Not guilty after trial by jury.
State v. Damon Bethea
Not guilty after trial by jury.
State v. Erick Morton
Not guilty after trial by jury.
State v. Jahmelle Taylor
Not guilty of drug dealing, drug possession, and reckless endangering in the first degree after trial by jury
State v. Donald Little
Not guilty after trial by jury.
State v. Dallas Drummond
Plea to two counts of rape fourth degree and eight years jail time.
State of Delaware v. Charles Perry
Plea to manslaughter and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
State of Delaware v. Demetrius Hoskins
Plea to manslaughter and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony
State of Delaware v. Hassan Perry
All counts related to first degree murder dismissed. Defendant pled guilty to unrelated robbery charges.
State of Delaware v. Deshawn White
Plea to manslaughter and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Education
2007
Widener University School of Law
J.D.
2004
University of Delaware
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2022
Mental Behavioral Health in Criminal Cases
Mental Behavioral Health in Criminal Cases CLE Attended
2022
Expungements and Pardons
Expungements and Pardons CLE Attended
2022
Cannabis Prohibition, Decriminalization & Legislation
Delaware Cannabis Policy Legislation
2022
Cannabis Prohibition, Decriminalization
Cannabis Prohibition, Decriminalization CLE Attended
2021
Know Your Rights
Fight Back: How to Win Your Cannabis Possession Case
2020
Who Pays: The True Cost of Incarceration on Families
Racial Inequality in the Criminal Justice System
2020
The History of Legal Ethics and Trials
The History of Legal Ethics and Trials CLE Attended
2020
Silent No More
Disparate Outcomes in the Criminal Justice System and Mass Incarceration
2020
Cannabis Legalization Panel Discussion: Decriminalization Isn’t Enough
The Cost of Cannabis Prohibition
2020
4th Amendment Challenges in Safe Streets
4th Amendment Challenges in Safe Streets CLE Attended
2019
Know Your Rights
Delaware Cannabis Policy
2019
Global Cannabis March Rehoboth Beach
The Impact of Cannabis Prohibition
2018
Global Cannabis March Rehoboth Beach
The Effects of Cannabis Decriminalization in Delaware
2018
Delaware CAN Pardons, Expungements & Restoration of Rights Seminar - Wilmington
Preparing for and Presenting at a Pardon Hearing
2018
Delaware CAN Pardons, Expungements & Restoration of Rights Seminar - Dover
Tips for a Successful Pardon Application
2018
Decoding & Litigating Mental Health Issues
Decoding & Litigating Mental Health Issues CLE Attended
2017
Sussex County Cannabis Town Hall
A Cost/ Benefit Analysis of Cannabis Legalization, Taxation & Regulation Policies Versus Cannabis Prohibition
2016
Rule 1.15 Audits: Step by Step
Rule 1.15 Audits: Step by Step CLE Attended
2011
DELREC Law Week
The Right to Cousel
Publications
2019
Published independently by Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network
Cannabis Prohibition, An Unnecessary Burden on the Criminal Justice System
2018
Published independently by Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network
Reducing DUID with Cannabis Education and Regulation
2018
Published independently by Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network
Delaware Pardons, Expungements & Restoration of Rights Handbook
2018
Recommendations to the Delaware Adult Use Cannabis Task Force by Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network
Consumer Safety and Local Control (Ghostwriter)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers